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Jerome García
Senior JournalistJerome provides expert industrial analysis, exploring the shifting dynamics of emerging markets throughout the digital age. With a background in applied economics, he decodes how rapid digitalization and tech infrastructure disrupt traditional supply chains. His data-driven insights empower global investors and executives to navigate volatile economies and capitalize on untapped, high-growth opportunities worldwide.
Legal
November 22, 2024
Wynn Las Vegas Files Motion Against Cocktail Server’s Compensation
Wynn Las Vegas is reportedly looking into reducing the compensation a court jury awarded a former cocktail server who alleged her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) were breached. Legal Battle over $321K Compensation Continues Late last month, a jury decision with a US District Court jury ruled in favor of compensation […]
Lottery
November 21, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Estimated at $171M for Upcoming Drawing
It has now been close to a month since the last time a lucky player scored a jackpot from Powerball, America’s popular lottery game. After one Georgia player made history by scooping the $478 million grand prize late in October, the largest lottery win in the state’s history, the game hasn’t produced another winner. The […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Thai Gambling Addict Sentenced to Death After Poisoning 15 People
Recently, we told the story of a Thai woman who killed one of her friends, severed her fingers to take rings and stole jewelry to settle a gambling debt. The shocking case led the police to a 57-year-old woman who was subsequently arrested and is facing trial. Now, another woman in Thailand, addicted to gambling […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Gambling Help Hotline Calls Rise in Arkansas, Council Warns
Currently, Arkansas is among the states that offer casino gambling, as well as legal sports betting. Retail betting outlets are available at the state’s three casinos, but mobile betting is also an option for residents of the state through Betly Sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports and BetSaracen. However, the expansion of wagering sounds the alarm about the […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Belgium: Study Links Video Game Gambling Features to Teen Gambling
The first-person shooter game by Valve, Half-Life 2 recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Unlike present-day games, the 2004-released game which is already recognized as classic doesn’t offer the popular loot boxes that grant a chance for a cosmetic item, special weapon or other valuable in-game item. While loot boxes are an inseparable part of most […]
Casino
November 21, 2024
Culinary Union Criticizes Virgin Las Vegas for Hiring Strikebreakers
The contract for hospitality workers at Virgin Las Vegas expired last summer. Despite the attempts of the Culinary Union to negotiate with the operator, a new contract with better working conditions is yet to be signed. In light of this, hundreds of workers went on strike on Friday just ahead of the upcoming F1 Grand […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
IGT Confirms Cybersecurity Incident, Launches Investigation
Cyberattacks are not uncommon, especially in the global gambling industry. In 2023, two recognizable gambling operators became victims of cybersecurity breaches. That is the case for MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. Now, another recognizable company within the vertical was affected by a cyberattack. The Cyberattack Temporary Impacted Internal Systems and Applications A filing with the […]
Lottery
November 20, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives Latest Draw, Gets Closer to $500M
Tuesday marked the latest Mega Millions drawing. While many tried their luck, nobody matched correctly all winning numbers, enabling the jackpot to continue growing closer to the mind-blowing sum of half a billion dollars. The Lottery Game’s Grand Prize Estimated at $453M for Next Drawing The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, saw […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Propose Gambling Ads, Credit Card Ban
More countries across Europe are considering expanding the restrictions on gambling advertising amid growing fears of addiction and harm. In 2021, the Netherlands opened its online gambling market, paving the way to licensed iGaming activities. Now, several years later, concerns about the impact on young people pushed lawmakers to file a new proposal that called […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Irish Man’s Gambling Debt Exposed After €500K Cannabis Arrest
A Dublin man who was caught in possession of hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cannabis he sold to try and settle a gambling debt was recently sentenced to prison. Massive Drug Bust The criminal case against the 43-year-old Dublin resident identified with the initials T.D. was recently heard by the Dublin Circuit Criminal […]
